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The Waterman

3.5 star property
Inn with restaurant, near University of Cambridge

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Interior entrance
Double Room | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Lunch and dinner served, British cuisine
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • ATM/banking services
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is £79
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Double Room | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room (Super King) | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room (Super King)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (King Room)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
32 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, England, CB4 3AX

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The River Cam - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Trinity College - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • King's College - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge (CBG) - 12 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 41 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 67 min drive
  • Cambridge Station - 11 min drive
  • Cambridge North Station - 11 min drive
  • Waterbeach Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fort St George - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Maypole - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Prezzo - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Stir Bakery - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Waterman

At The Waterman, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Cambridge and Imperial War Museum Duxford. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit The Waterman, which serves British cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 8 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets stay for free
  • Service animals welcome
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Waterman – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Number 30 – This café serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Waterman Inn Cambridge
Waterman Inn
Waterman Cambridge
The Waterman Inn
The Waterman Cambridge
The Waterman Inn Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Does The Waterman offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Waterman does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Waterman?
Yes, pets stay free. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Waterman?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Waterman.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Waterman?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Waterman and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. The Waterman also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Waterman?
Yes, The Waterman offers British cuisine.
What's the area around The Waterman like?
The Waterman is in Chesterton, a short 3-minute walk from University of Cambridge and 5 minutes' walk from Jesus College.

The Waterman Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Peace, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Musical visit.
All was good, possibly the best “full English” ever. The bar did close at 22:30which was a bit early for us.
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice base for Cambridge but quite far from centre.
Stayed at the Waterman for our anniversary trip to Cambridge. Was a bit further away from town than expected however it was a pleasant walk into town. Waterman welcome was very nice. Stayed in room one. Bed comfortable apart from the pillows we both had neck ache by the 2nd night. Could have done with drawers in the room as the storage was very limited and only 4 hangers for 2 of us for 2 nights. Ceiling/wall fan didn’t work and one bulb in toilet / shower room kept flickering for the 1st 5 minutes of being turned on. Window was small in the room and obscured as it looks over the pub garden. Room had hairdryer and a floor fan and tea / coffee making facilities. Overall a pleasant stay. Breakfast wasn't included if not booked direct which wasn’t clear when booking through hotels.com especially as I had filtered for accommodation that included breakfast.
Debbie, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It was very hot in the room, some proper air con rather than a fan would have been welcome. Food was pretty good, more gluten free options would be welcomed. Staff were very pleasant, and the location was excellent (we were staying over night to see a gig at the portland arms!). Tea and coffee making facilities and water in the room was good (some biccies too would be nice). Shower was good too. All in all would recommend. Wish we'd actually booked for 2 nights not just one.
Geenie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room and facilities. Very friendly staff and good breakfast
Lucy, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Didn’t bother
Didn’t check in as the outside of the building looked run down. Not as the pictures on the website suggested. I didn’t bother checking in as I am tired of being constantly let down.
James, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Great stay friendly staff and would stay again. Good distance from city centre and pleasant walk in
Beverley, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cierra, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Marie-Hélène, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot at a good price with friendly staff
Great place to stay. The pub is cool, the food is excellent, and the staff are super-friendly. The room was nicely decked out and although it was a hot night, there were numerous fans in the room to help out. Great shower. Dog friendly too, with treats and lots of welcome fuss. Location is convenient and there are paid parking spots along the road so it wasn’t a problem. Recommend.
Lee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tracey, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The room was lovely and clean, the staff are very helpful and friendly.
Charlotte, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Waterman - overnight stay
Lovely pub and room facilities. Stayed during the England Euro game so extremely busy but great atmosphere. Bar and food facilities great - parking quite expensive but that applies to the whole of Cambridge centre. Plenty of room in the double deluxe and everything available in the room for an overnight stay. Only small issue is proximity to busy road and the noise from the road traffic. Ideal for our purposes as we had a late night out.
1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Catherine, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice, shower, sheets, comfy mattress, but a bit spoiled by the damp stains all over the walls. room needs a bit of tlc. Staff lovely and most helpful.
Shirena, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

A lot to like
A few issues but can’t fault the staff or the shower! They are both amazing.There is a lot to like.
Rebecca, 2-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor

Gregory, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolute gem of a place with a great team!
Fantastic welcome, great staff, really friendly atmosphere! Room and food both excellent and great choice of real ales too. We really enjoyed our stay!
Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

So glad my friend and I booked a room here. It's a lovely building and the pub is great with a very nice deck out back. The lunch we had was great, and the breakfast we ate in the attached cafe was delicious. Staff was EXCELLENT and so kind and helpful. Our room was a little smaller than we expected, but it was fine. We had booked a deluxe double room, so we needed to split the double bed apart to make 2 twins. The hotel didn't have another duvet for us, but we just used a few extra sheets for cover. The bathroom was also a little tight, but nicely done and the shower was good! The Waterman is a bit out of the center of town, but easily walkable and it was surprisingly so quiet at night. Didn't hear a bit of noise from the other rooms, either. I'd surely stay at The Waterman again!
Denise, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Location great place to stay and explore Cambridge Nice friendly pub great staff Excellent good and drinks would recommend
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8/10 Very good

Jean, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent! All the way around.
Peter, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sarah, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lorraine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing couple of nights and would definitely return, lovely place, lovely staff wonderful breakfast , thanks guys
Julie, 2-night trip
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